Support into Employment
Harrison College
Harrison College is different from a traditional Sixth Form or Further Education College as we are based in a small, professional environment on a business park. We are a specialist business, enterprise, and employability post-16 education provision for students with Autism, Asperger’s, and special educational needs. We provide a challenging and future focused environment with the aspirations of the student at the centre of all that we do.
We have 4 values which run through our culture and ethos of high expectations and challenge; lead, believe, achieve, and exceed. We place no limits on what can be achieved, `Your Future, Your Choice’ being our mantra. We talk to our students about their learning journey and future destination from the moment that they start with us, ensuring that we are always future focused and that they are aware of all the destinations open to them from employment through to higher education.
We are focused on providing an environment where learners can thrive, regardless of their previous background or barriers. We are destination driven and strive daily to push our students further towards accomplishing a secure and prosperous future. We focus on preparing young people for adult life, encompassing employability skills, work experience, social skills, and life skills.
Excellence in Special Schools and Alternative Provisions
Endeavour Academy
Endeavour Academy is a special school located in the London Borough of Bexley and part of the London South East Academies Trust. Our primary objective is to ensure that every pupil develops the skills, behaviours and knowledge to progress into further education and live fulfilling, independent lives.
Most Innovative Intervention
Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship
Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship is a unique school, the only one in the country to provide photography lessons to children with special needs. We cater for pupils between the ages of 3 and 19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs. Initially, the photography department was set up four years ago after a pupil asked for the opportunity. Initially, there were three pupils partaking but now, there are close to 50 pupils aged between 12-16 years old who enjoy two hours of photography lessons each week.
Most Inclusive Practice Across a School
St Joseph’s Boys’ School
St. Joseph’s Boys’ School strives to go above and beyond the expectations with a bespoke curriculum designed for each individual child, so all children can achieve their potential. Their Autism Specific Classroom works closely with parents and staff to decide which mainstream classes they would like to attend based on factors such as Essential Skills, OCN or ASDAN. They provide access to a varied curriculum including sensory time, swimming lessons, access to the gym, mindfulness techniques and meditation.
